Representing all
segments of Maryland’s horse industry
Latest News
Strangles Outbreak Continues Unabated
On Monday, October 6, the Maryland Department of Agriculture confirmed the 21st case of strangles so far this year. This latest case is a 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding used for pleasure riding at a private facility in Anne Arundel County. The horse had already been vaccinated and is now quarantined. No …
MD-Bred Lady’s First Crowned Grand Champion of the 2025 MPB Yearling Futurity
(an excerpt of this story first appeared in October 2025 issue) The 2025 MPB Yearling Futurity was held on a foggy Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Harford County Equestrian Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Judge Molly Rinedollor of Parker, Colorado awarded the Grand Champion rosette to Maryland-bred Lady’s First, a stunning …
Farm Stewardship Month-by-Month
(first published in the October issue of The Equiery) Farm stewardship is a year-round job. Here is a guide from the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Horse Outreach Workgroup to help you stay on top of about what horse farmers should try to do every month. January 1. Protect Your Pastures Keep horses …
The mission and
history of MHC
The Maryland Horse Council, Inc. (MHC) is the § 501(c)(6) trade association that has represented the Maryland horse industry for over 35 years. Our core mission is to lobby state and local government for sensible and economically sound positions, and to provide educational and business networking resources for the Maryland horse community.
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One Common Bond: the Maryland Horse
One Common Voice: the Maryland Horse Council
The Maryland horse industry is impressive. There are more horses per square mile (10.5) in Maryland than in any other state in the country, and 51.8% of Maryland households contain at least one horse enthusiast. Our industry contributes $2.4 billion to the Maryland economy.
Come join us and help ensure that everyone enjoys the ride!
MHC’s trade publication is The Equiery, which provides the Maryland horse community with horse industry news, educational articles, photos, and profiles on horse businesses and horse people, as well as a service directory for businesses that serve the Maryland horse industry.
How you can support MHC
Become a Member
Join together with others who love horses and are dedicated to a great future for Maryland’s equines.
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